The 136th Canton Fair is set to take place from October 15 to November 4, featuring three distinct phases that focus on “Advanced Manufacturing,” “Quality Home Products,” and “Better Living,” all aimed at harnessing new productive forces. According to the Tianjin Municipal Bureau of Commerce, this year, a total of 406 enterprises from Tianjin have secured 928 offline exhibition spots, marking an increase of 18 compared to the previous fair, which is a new historic high.
Notably, nearly a quarter of the Tianjin delegation consists of specialized and innovative enterprises, manufacturing champions, and high-tech companies, all representing the new productive forces. These firms boast their own R&D teams and possess independent intellectual property rights, with some being leading players in their respective industries, showcasing their strong competitiveness.
This year’s fair places a significant emphasis on supporting enterprises that embody new productive forces, particularly focusing on promising tech-driven, manufacturing, and key foreign trade companies to help transform these new productivity measures into vital trade momentum.
Several notable trends are emerging: First, there has been a substantial increase in new entrants, with 52 enterprises making their debut at the fair, showcasing high export volumes and potential. Second, the quality of the participating companies has notably improved, with 101 high-quality enterprises—including specialized, innovative firms and traditional Chinese brands—accounting for nearly 25% of the delegation, which represents a 2.9 percentage point increase from last year’s event. Lastly, the variety of exhibited products is rich and innovative, as Tianjin exhibitors have tailored their business strategies to meet market demands. They are leveraging their strengths in traditional sectors like bicycles, silk flowers, carpets, and hardware to develop new product lines with independent intellectual property rights. At the same time, they are making efforts to maintain their traditional markets in Europe and the U.S. while actively exploring emerging markets.
